Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 30

""Hey Cutie Pie."

The voice on the other end was husky and familiar, yet distant.

A familiar face popped into my mind, and I blurted out, "Wayne!"

I had hoped that changing my number would keep me off the Johnston family's radar, but I never expected Wayne to find this number and actually call me.

"Looks like you kept my number and didn't forget about me," Wayne's voice had that teasing edge.

He was only two years older than Jace. Before he left for abroad, he used to look out for me a lot and loved calling me Cutie Pie.

For a moment, I had no idea how to respond. His words sounded almost like he was complaining.

In the first couple of years after he left, I'd sometimes reach out, just to see how he was doing. But eventually, we lost touch.

Wayne was never the type to keep in contact. He barely talked to his family, so it was no surprise he didn't stay in touch with me.

I knew it had to be about my canceled wedding

rarely spoke to his family, they always shared

get this number?" I asked straight out.

for money to top up your

him. No wonder he was a top student. He remembered my number for

cherished keepsake. One day, I found the number suspended due to

no money and felt too embarrassed to ask

about why I needed the money, thinking I might use it for something else. When I explained, he still didn't believe me and went with me to the

so when I saw his call

"Yep," he admitted.

wasn't serious but played along.

cut me

phone tightened, but I said nothing.

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freaking out about

expected it to be this bad.

pressure from all the stress," Wayne reassured me before hesitating. "Rea, did Jace

knew I'd have to explain it over and over once people